Teen Arrested in Shooting That Endangered 29 Victims; Three Suspects Remain at Large 8-4-26
Incident Number: 50-26-23259
Date/Time: Monday, July 6th, 2026 at approximately 5:11 P.M.
Location: East Broadstairs Place (Village of Westover), Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with a shooting that occurred on July 6, 2026, in the area of Broadstairs Place. The investigation remains active, and detectives continue working to identify and apprehend the remaining three suspects involved.
On July 6, 2026, at approximately 5:12 p.m., Dover Police responded to the 300 block of Broadstairs Place for reports of multiple shots fired. Investigators recovered approximately 40 spent shell casings and determined that at least four suspects exited a dark-colored passenger vehicle and fired numerous rounds at a maroon SUV as it traveled through the parking lot before fleeing the area.
As the investigation progressed, detectives identified additional victims and property damage beyond what was initially reported. The shooting ultimately impacted four occupied residences, one unoccupied residence, and twelve vehicles struck by gunfire, resulting in a total of 29 victims. Investigators believe that a single person was the intended target of this incident.
On July 9, 2026, a 16-year-old Dover resident was arrested on unrelated charges after discovering a loaded 9mm handgun concealed in his waistband. Subsequent forensic examination determined the handgun was one of the four firearms discharged during the July 6th shooting. Additional information was developed that led to the 16-year-old juvenile being identified as one of the shooters.
As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant for the juvenile male on August 3, 2026, charging him with:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Reckless Endangering First Degree (14 counts)
- Discharging a Firearm at a Vehicle (12 counts)
- Person Under 21 Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm
- Person Under 21 Prohibited from Possessing Ammunition
- Conspiracy Second Degree
- Criminal Mischief (17 counts)
The juvenile suspect was already incarcerated at the Stevenson House in Milford on unrelated charges when the warrant was obtained and remains held there.
Detectives continue to actively investigate this incident and are seeking the identities of the remaining suspects involved in the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 736-7111. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.